CVE-2013-1412Datalife Engine Code Injection
DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to engine/preview.php, which is used in a preg_replace function call with an e modifier.
Published Jun 2, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-1412 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Datalife Engine (Dleviet).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
5
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to engine/preview.php, which is used in a preg_replace function call with an e modifier.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Datalife EngineDleviet | 9.7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 2, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- patchdleviet.com · 3281-security-patches-for-dle-97.html
- exploit20130128 [KIS-2013-01] DataLife Engine 9.7 (preview.php) PHP Code Injection Vulnerability
- exploitkarmainsecurity.com · KIS-2013-01
- exploitMSF datalife_preview_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-24438
FAQ
Common Questions.
DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to engine/preview.php, which is used in a preg_replace function call with an e modifier.
Affected: Datalife Engine (Dleviet) versions 9.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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